Cardiff Blues have signed Australian-born centre Marc Stcherbina from Northampton on a two-year contract.
Stcherbina appeared in all 29 games for the Saints last season and was previously at Biarritz.
Stcherbina began his senior career playing for the Super 12 outfit NSW Waratahs, as well as representing Australia A. Cardiff director of coaching David Young said: ``Marc is an excellent acquisition for us, one of the best and most consistent performers in the Zurich Premiership last season.
``Marc is a versatile midfield player and consequently we have had to fight off stiff competition from a number of other clubs to capture his signature.''
Cardiff chief executive Robert Norster said: ``We look forward to welcoming Marc to the Arms Park as a proven and consistent performer at the highest level.
``He is an ideal addition to our regional team, bringing as he does such experience and guile that will enhance the growing quality and strength of the squad.''
